Funding

Chronext Raises $34 Million in Funding

There are quite a lot of providers that allow you to promote your used watches or just buy new watches however few have the funding battle chest of Chronext.

500 Startups Announces “MENA Dojo” Second Batch

500 startups has just announced the launch of their ‘MENA Dojo’ Series A Programme’s second batch.

Village Capital and MetLife Foundation Award $50000 to FinTech Startups

On December 19 in Dubai, MetLife Foundation and Village Capital ran the Middle East Financial Health Competition

Eyewa Raises $1.1 Million from UAE and KSA Investors

eyewa, the largest eyewear e-commerce specialist in the UAE and KSA, is seeing dramatic growth since launching in 2017.

Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding VAT

With the onset of the New Year, a five per cent levy on most goods and services was introduced in the UAE in the form of Value-Added Tax (VAT).

Squarespace Raises $200 Million Funding at a $1.7B Valuation

Squarespace, the 14-year-old platform that makes it easy for essentially anyone to build their own website, is raising about $200 million from General Atlantic

Crypto Finance Raises Funding to Apply for Swiss Banking License

Virtual currency investment firm Crypto Finance has closed a EUR13 million capital raise to fund an application for a Swiss banking license.

EIB Lends EUR 20M to Swedish Cybersecurity Specialist Clavister

The EIB and Clavister have signed a EUR 20 million financing agreement which will help the company to develop advanced cybersecurity software and hire new computer experts. The agreement was made poss...

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development to Finance 26 Strategic Projects in Bahrain

A technical delegation from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) visited the Kingdom of Bahrain to review the progress of the development projects financed by the Fund in the country. The projects ar...